Product Line Manager III - (E3) - CMP

Applied Materials•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to push the boundaries of materials science and engineering to create next generation technology, join us to deliver material innovation that changes the world. You’ll benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop, and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more. At Applied Materials, we care about the health and wellbeing of our employees. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. Applied Global Services (AGS), the service organization within Applied Materials, delivers comprehensive solutions that help customers optimize tool performance, extend system life, and maximize fab productivity. Within AGS, the Chemical Mechanical Planarization (CMP) Service Business Unit (SBU) focuses on enabling customer success through advanced service products tailored to CMP technologies. The CMP SBU is seeking a Product Line Manager (PLM) who is passionate about driving service business growth and strengthening AGS’s value to customers. This role requires someone who can lead complex technical programs in a highly cross‑functional environment and guide the creation of innovative, high‑impact service offerings. Ideal candidates will bring a solid understanding of the semiconductor industry, preferably with direct experience in CMP, as well as familiarity with marketing practices and business processes. They should be able to analyze data, develop strategies to address multifaceted challenges, and influence business outcomes. Responsibilities include defining, managing, and scaling service programs using product lifecycle methodologies. The individual is expected to operate with minimal guidance and serve as a resource to less‑experienced team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in an engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred), additional business qualifications are plus.
4 - 7 year of experience
Experience in semiconductor equipment and/or services, CMP preferred.
Strong presentation and communication skills emphasizing ability to condense complicated topics into clear, concise message.
Proven track record of successful completion of complex programs and/or product releases.
Adept at leading functional teams in projects with high resource requirements, risk, and complexity.
Comfortable with challenging and holding self and team members to be accountable.
Ability to influence and capture mindshare of stakeholders to support task/project/program
Well organized, especially when it comes to tracking commitments and communicating via Gantt charts, timelines, and other organizational tools.
Works independently, with minimal guidance.

Responsibilities

Service business growth
Responsible for creation and maintenance of cost models and metrics during product life cycle to support pricing activities
Key point of contact for commercial interaction with Sales, Business Development, Marketing, Field Support organizations for new and existing business.
Ability to quantify customer value by way of Economic Value Assessment (EVA) or similar approaches.
Drive/influence Service Product Roadmap and continuous improvements to ensure high value delivery for services.
Enable new service products
Drive cross-functional program/projects needed for the introduction new service products
Support the discovery of customer issues to help develop valuable service products.
Integrate strategic initiatives including software-based enhancements, Repair/Refurb, and advanced analytics/diagnostics into Service Product portfolio.
Capture Best Known Method (BKMs) to drive value services.
Support customer engagement
Partner with internal stakeholders to support strategic field requirements.
Drive key initiatives and meet customer requirements to enable Wafer Fab Equipment and Services growth.
Support corporate strategic initiatives including annual Strategic Planning and Quarterly Product Reviews.